Slovak artist MARS 999 just dropped “V Zákrutách”, and this single is a potent shot of atmospheric, slow-burn indie rock that seizes you by the neck and commands you feel something.
He recorded this beast between Slovakia and Prague with Aussie producer Rohin Brown, then handed it off to mastering wizard Sarah Register (yeah, the one who’s worked with Big Thief and Protomartyr). “V Zákrutách” builds its own world, piece by piece. We’re talking serious tension and texture here. You’ve got lo-fi elements grinding against these emotional, twisting guitar lines that’d make John Frusciante proud – it’s like restless melodies crashing into pure exploration. The whole thing sucks you into this hazy atmosphere you can’t escape. At the forefront is MARS 999’s vocal conveyance. He’s singing entirely in Slovak, but for real, you don’t need a translator to feel this. Haunting? Check. In-your-face? Absolutely. Completely addictive? You bet.
So “V Zákrutách” – which means “In the Curves” – is basically a poetic middle finger to playing it safe. The whole “Don’t brake in the curves” thing is not just about driving fast – we’re talking about a full-speed-ahead approach to living. You know what I mean? It’s for those of us who want the rush, who see something beautiful in the chaos, who’d rather crash than coast. MARS 999 nails it: “It’s a song for anyone who’s tired of playing safe.” Hell yeah. This one’s for the risk-takers, the 3 am wanderers chasing streetlight dreams.
The accompanying DIY video, a wild collage of fan-submitted moments and surreal visuals – think speeding neon streets, eerie carnival rides at night, fleeting human snapshots – perfectly mirrors the song’s aesthetic.
“V Zákrutách” has the slow-burn intensity for dream pop fans, the experimental guitar textures for alt-rock heads, and the raw DIY grit for the underground faithful. MARS 999 is demanding attention with a track built for indie/alt-pop playlists, late-night drives, and anyone ready to throw caution to the wind. Don’t brake. Hit play and let this curve take you.
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